Time Zone |
Africa/Sao_Tome |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
São Tomé and Príncipe is an island country in west-central Africa, consisting of the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe and the surrounding islets, with the capital, São Tomé, located in the northeastern part of São Tomé. Located on the Gulf of Guinea, about 200 kilometers from the African continent, the country was colonized by Portugal in the 15th century and became independent in 1975, with Portuguese as the official language and an economy based on agriculture (cocoa, palm oil) and tourism. It should be noted that "Java" is not a city or region of the country; Java is the main island of Indonesia, with cities such as Jakarta and Surabaya, and has nothing to do with São Tomé and Príncipe, possibly due to a confusion of names.
Located in the northern part of Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China, Conghua District is one of the administrative districts under the jurisdiction of Guangzhou City and is famous for its rich natural landscape and hot springs. With a total area of 1,974.5 square kilometers and a population of about 600,000, it has a subtropical climate with pleasant seasons.
The area is known for its hot spring resorts, with a number of natural hot spring attractions such as the Conghua Hot Spring Scenic Area, which attracts a large number of tourists for recreation and well-being. Meanwhile, Conghua has a high forest coverage, including the Liuxi River National Forest Park and the Shimen National Forest Park, which offer eco-tourism experiences such as hiking and bird-watching.
The economy is mainly based on agriculture and tourism, with an abundance of lychee, longan and other fruits, known as the "hometown of lychee". Conveniently located, Conghua is closely connected to downtown Guangzhou via the Daguang Expressway and Metro Line 14. Combining natural ecology and humanistic features, Conghua is an important short-haul tourist destination in the Pearl River Delta region.